Author Archives: JKW

I recently discovered that there are organizations whose sole purpose it is to help people live happier lives. Really, there is an organization called, The Happiness Institute. And, actress Goldie Hawn has an association called The Hawn Foundation that serves … Continue reading →

When I think of addiction I normally wouldn’t count myself in that club. Vices, up until this year, have not had a grip on me. But something has changed. I have taken up a habit that isn’t good for me, has bad … Continue reading →

I am a stay-at-home mom. This is very important to me because I was somewhat of a latch-key kid growing up. Most people either become their parents when they get older or they do the opposite. In many respects, I … Continue reading →

This past Saturday I was where I typically am on Saturday nights at 6, my local metaphysical bookstore, Phoenix and Dragon, participating in the meditation. This week’s focus was prosperity. It was a packed house. And, I was even able … Continue reading →

If I am to be honest with you, 2010 was not a great year for me. I’ll spare you the details, but let’s just say Hubby is a builder and he and I rode an emotional housing-rollercoaster for the entire … Continue reading →

One of my biggest challenges as a mom is watching as my children learn life lessons. I don’t want to be one of those moms that swoops in at every dilemma and saves my baby, but man, is it hard. … Continue reading →

We are trading in the mini-van soon. Hubby has asked me to clean it out. Oh my, what a task. It reminded me of this post (below) I wrote a while ago. In honor of my mini-van that is about to be … Continue reading →

This week my aunt asked me for a favor. At first I thought, oh crap, something else on my plate, that’s what I need. But this is my aunt that babysits for me often, for free. She doesn’t make me … Continue reading →

I love to cook. When my cousin, Laura, and I lived together in the 90s, I felt pleasure at her salivating while I stood at the stove whipping up some concoction or another. I made interesting sauces of mustard, soy … Continue reading →

One of my favorite parenting books does not give instructions on how to get the kids to hear me, clean up their messes, or how to punish them when they do not do what I say. My favorite parenting book helps me … Continue reading →